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It's essential to get inspired, be more creative, pick a great location and come up with different photo ideas with the Sun, the Moon, the Milky Way, Star Trails, lunar eclipses, solar eclipses, Meteor Showers, Moon-planet conjunctions, Moon-planet occultations, multiple planet conjunctions, comets, planet transits across the Sun Show
The possibilities are endless But the problem is How are you going to photograph all these magical events if you don't know when they happen? Well, you're in luck because I've done (almost) all the work for you. ;) In this guide, you'll find everything you need to imagine, plan and shoot the best astronomical events in 2023 Everything From a complete 2023 astronomy calendar (including the most important celestial events) and multiple inspiring images to step by step guides on how to plan your photo ideas with PhotoPills and on how to actually photograph each one of these events And the good news is that you'll be able to photograph most of the astronomical events on this calendar with your camera. Nevertheless, you may need a telescope for some of them (and/or a plus a pair of . ) I have organized the events on the calendar by date. For every event, I also have included the time it happens in as a base reference. So the actual date of the event may change to a day before or after, depending on your shooting location. ;) Obviously, you can use the PhotoPills Planner to convert UTC times into your local time. All you have to do is
So tell me Are you ready to experience some amazing and unique space events? Feel free to use this guide as a reference and check it out as the year goes by “Do not look at stars as bright spots only. Try to take in the vastness of the universe. “ - Maria Mitchell Astronomical Events. The Definitive Guide Get this ebook for free now Astronomical Events. The Definitive Guide Get this ebook for free now Astronomical Events. The Definitive Guide I've read and agree to the privacy policy PhotoPills, S. L. (PhotoPills), will process your personal data in order to manage your request. You can exercise, to the extent that they are applicable, all the rights established in the legislation on data protection. For more information on how we treat your data and in order to exercise your rights, click here Content1. The 2023 astronomy calendar highlightsBefore we beginDon't panic Even though throughout this guide you'll read about many astronomical terms, there's nothing to worry about. But if you see that there's still something you don't understand, I have written a glossary () in which you'll find all the explanations you need This way you'll increase your astronomy knowledge and you'll know exactly what you want to photograph and how you want to do it. It's key when you're imagining and planning the photo What's worth the effort in 2023?From the celestial point of view, 2023 is a special year. Make the most out of it You have the possibility to photograph two solar eclipses (one hybrid and one annular), two lunar eclipses (one penumbral and one partial), and two Supermoons. All are very special moments that can be the basis of unique and magical images In addition to this there is the Milky Way, of course. Its begins to be visible at the end of January in many parts of the world. And it becomes invisible in November from anywhere on Earth And don't forget the , visible in spring and fall in both hemispheres 2023 is a good year to photograph Meteor Showers. The peak of the Lyrids, the Perseids, the Leonids, and the Geminids occurs when there is almost no Moon. And while the Orionids occur with a lot of Moon, the later sets before the show starts Unfortunately, some of them peak on days when there will be a lot of Moon. This is the case of the Quadrantids, Eta Aquariids, Delta Aquariids, and the Ursids But you can still photograph them when the Moon sets (use PhotoPills to know the Moonset times. Or even better, use the to figure out whether it's worth it to photograph them or not For example, depending on where you are on Earth, if you wait for the Moon to set, the Geminids are expected to be spectacular for a few hours Unfortunately, it's not a good year to observe comets. few are visible and those you can see are not too bright (their magnitude is relatively high) Finally, you can also try to capture some auroras If you happen to be in the Northern Hemisphere, here are a few tips
If you happen to be in the Southern Hemisphere, here are a few tips
That said, let's go with what really matters ;) A summary of the 2023 highlightsThis table is a summary of the most important astronomical events of 2023 Moreover, throughout this guide you will find a section detailing the most important events for each month of the year, including the areas where they are visible Your location on Earth will determine which events you'll be able to photograph and which you won't. So you should use PhotoPills to get out of doubt, to quickly find out if an event is visible or not in your location (or where you want to go to photograph it) and to plan your photo of the event down to the last detail () DateEventCommentsJanuary 3-4Quadrantids Meteor ShowerMoon phase. 92. 9%. January 6Full MoonJanuary 12Manhattanhenge (Sunrise)Best locations. 14th Street, 34th Street, 42nd Street, 57th Street y 79th Street. January 21New MoonJanuary 30Mercury at Greatest Western ElongationThe best time to photograph Mercury is shortly before Sunrise. February 5Full MoonFebruary 20New MoonThe Milky Way season starts in February in the Southern Hemisphere. March 7Full MoonMarch 20Spring or fall equinoxThis is the best time to photograph the zodiacal light. March 21New MoonThe Milky Way season starts in March in the Northern Hemisphere. April 6Full MoonApril 11Mercury at Greatest Eastern ElongationThe best time to photograph Mercury is shortly after Sunset. April 20New MoonApril 20Hybrid solar eclipseThe eclipse path will begin in the southern Indian Ocean and move across parts of western Australia and southern Indonesia. A partial eclipse will be visible throughout most of Indonesia and Australia. April 22-23Lyrids Meteor ShowerMoon phase. 9. 5%. May 5Penumbral lunar eclipseVisible from Africa, Oceania, Asia, Eastern Europe and Greece. May 5Full MoonMay 6-7Eta Aquariids Meteor ShowerMoon phase. 99. 8%. May 19New MoonMay 29Mercury at Greatest West ElongationThe best time to photograph Mercury is just before Sunrise. May 30Manhattanhenge (Sunset)Best locations. 14th Street, 34th Street, 42nd Street, 57th Street y 79th Street. June 4Full MoonJune 4Venus at Greatest Eastern ElongationThis is the best time to view Venus since it's so bright that it becomes the third brightest object in the sky after the Sun and the Moon. June 18New MoonJune 21Summer or winter solsticeIt marks the longest or shortest day of the year. July 3Full MoonJuly 12Manhattanhenge (Sunset)Best locations. 14th Street, 34th Street, 42nd Street, 57th Street y 79th Street. July 17New MoonJuly 30-31Delta Aquariids Meteor ShowerMoon phase. 95. 6%. August 1Full Moon (Supermoon)August 9Mercury at Greatest Eastern ElongationThe best time to photograph Mercury is shortly after Sunset. August 12-13Perseids Meteor ShowerMoon phase. 10. 0%. August 16New MoonAugust 27Saturn at oppositionIt's brighter than at any other time of the year and is visible throughout the night. This is the best time to view and photograph Saturn and its rings. August 31Full Moon (Supermoon)September 15New MoonSeptember 19Neptune at oppositionIt's brighter than at any other time of the year and is visible throughout the night. September 22Mercury at Greatest Western ElongationThe best time to photograph Mercury is shortly before Sunrise. September 23Fall or spring equinoxThis is the best time to photograph the zodiacal light. September 29Full MoonOctober 14New MoonThe Milky Way season ends in the Northern and Southern Hemisphere. October 14Annular solar eclipseThe eclipse path will begin in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of southern Canada and move across the southwestern United States and Central America, Columbia, and Brazil. A partial eclipse will be visible throughout much of North and South America. October 21-22Orionids Meteor ShowerMoon phase. 51. 2%. October 23Venus at Greatest Western ElongationThis is the best time to view Venus since it's so bright that it becomes the third brightest object in the sky after the Sun and the Moon. October 28Partial lunar eclipseVisible in Africa, Oceania, the Americas, Asia, and Europe. October 28Full MoonNovember 3Jupiter at oppositionIt's brighter than at any other time of the year and is visible throughout the night. This is the best time to view and photograph Jupiter and its moons. November 13New MoonNovember 13Uranus at oppositionIt's brighter than at any other time of the year. You need a telescope. November 17-18Leonids Meteor ShowerMoon phase. 26. 5%. November 27Full MoonNovember 30Manhattanhenge (Sunrise)Best locations. 14th Street, 34th Street, 42nd Street, 57th Street y 79th Street. December 4Mercury at Greatest Eastern ElongationThe best time to photograph Mercury is shortly after Sunset. December 13New MoonDecember 14-15Geminids Meteor ShowerMoon phase. 5. 6%. December 22Winter or summer solsticeIt marks the shortest or longest day of the year. December 22-23Ursids Meteor ShowerMoon phase. 85. 3%. December 27Full Moon2. January 2023 celestial events, one by oneAlthough the Milky Way is visible every night, in January the core of the Milky Way is not yet visible It begins to be visible, although for a very short time, at the end of January in many parts of the world. You'll have to wait until February, or March depending on where you are, to begin to see it above the horizon at its peak. It will be when what we call the Milky Way season begins (ie. the Galactic Center becomes visible) Unfortunately, this year the conditions to photograph the Quadrantids are not very good Having said that, this January is packed with cool photo opportunities But above all, don't miss
Here you have the complete list of the most important celestial events happening in January 2023 January 3. Conjunction of the Moon and Mars (also occultation) Mars passes at 0. 3º north of the Moon at 19. 36 UTC. The Moon is at a of -12. 5, and Mars at a magnitude of -1. 1. At this time the Moon phase is 91. 2% In addition to this, Mars goes behind the Moon on what's called an occultation The Earth's orbit around the Sun lasts one year, and that of Mars lasts about two years. So the brightness of Mars in the sky alternates from year to year. In 2022, Mars shined brightly in the sky. On the contrary, 2023 is a poor year for Mars and it will appear fainter January 3-4. Quadrantids Meteor Shower The Meteor Shower runs from December 28 to January 12 But the best night for photographing it is the one between January 3 and 4. The peak is on January 4 at 02. 45 UTC with 110 meteors per hour. At this time the Moon phase is 92. 9%, so the conditions to enjoy it might not be very good because of the Moonlight But this depends on where you are on the planet or plan to photograph it. To figure out whether it's worth it or not to photograph it, use the or the to check local Moonset times, local peak time and forecasted local meteors/h Unfortunately, this Meteor Shower is only visible from the Northern Hemisphere You have all the information you need in our Meteor Showers guide January 6. Full Moon The Moon is on the opposite side of the Earth so the Sun illuminates it completely. Full Moon is at 23. 09 UTC Full Moon days are perfect for photographing it with an interesting subject. Get the most out of the Full Moon with this article January 12. Manhattanhenge at Sunrise Manhattanhenge occurs when the Sun, at Sunrise, aligns with the grid formed by the streets of Manhattan Island in New York (USA) On January 11 and 12 the Sun aligns with the streets of Manhattan. But on January 12 it’s perfectly aligned. So if the weather conditions are not ideal, you can always try the day before or the day after The best locations are 14th Street, 34th Street (where the Empire State Building is located), 42nd Street (where the Chrysler Building and Tudor City Bridge are located), 57th Street and 79th Street January 20. Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury Mercury passes at 6. 6º north of the Moon at 08. 51 UTC. The Moon is at a magnitude of -9. 3, and Mercury at a magnitude of 0. 2. At this time the Moon phase is 3. 6% January 21. New Moon The Moon is between the Earth and the Sun, so the bright side of the Moon is facing away from the Earth. The Moon phase is 0% at 20. 54 UTC The days around New Moon are great for photographing the night sky, including the Milky Way But during this New Moon of January, the Galactic Center of the Milky Way is visible in very few areas of the world (the more to the south the more visible it is) and for very little time. The only thing that you can photograph is the thinnest part of the arch of our galaxy, which is always visible at night Shooting Star Trails images is also a great option. Its pattern depends on your latitude and the direction to which you point your camera at Use PhotoPills to learn more about the Milky Way and Star Trails in your location () January 23. Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn Saturn passes at 3. 5º north of the Moon at 07. 22 UTC. The Moon is at a magnitude of -9. 2, and Saturn at a magnitude of 0. 7. At this time the Moon phase is 3. 4% January 23. Conjunction of the Moon and Venus Venus passes at 3. 3º north of the Moon at 08. 19 UTC. The Moon is at a magnitude of -9. 2, and Venus at a magnitude of -3. 9. At this time the Moon phase is 3. 5% January 26. Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter Jupiter passes at 1. 5º north of the Moon at 02. 03 UTC. The Moon is at a magnitude of -11. 2, and Jupiter at a magnitude of -2. 2. At this time the Moon phase is 23. 9% January 30. Mercury at Greatest Western Elongation When Mercury reaches its greatest at 09. 05 UTC, it's located 25º west of the Sun, and it's shining at a magnitude of -0. 2 Mercury's orbit is closer to the Sun than that of the Earth, which means that it always appears close to the Sun and is faded because of the Sun's brightness most of the time. You can only observe it for a few days each time it reaches its greatest separation from the Sun (greatest elongation) This phenomenon repeats itself approximately once every 3-4 months and occurs alternately during the morning or afternoon, depending on whether Mercury is to the east or west of the Sun When it's located west of the Sun, it rises and sets just before the Sun, and it's visible before Sunrise. The best time to photograph Mercury is shortly before Sunrise January 31. Conjunction of the Moon and Mars (also occultation) Mars passes at 0. 1º north of the Moon at 04. 24 UTC. The Moon is at a magnitude of -12. 3, and Mars at a magnitude of -0. 3. At this time the Moon phase is 74. 4% In addition to this, Mars goes behind the Moon on what's called an occultation 3. February 2023 celestial events, one by oneYou can start photographing the Galactic Center of the Milky Way in many areas of the world However, in the Northern Hemisphere the Galactic Center is visible during a short period of time. You'll have to wait a little longer (until March) to see it completely above the horizon Note. The Galactic Center is visible at latitudes below 55ºN (more or less). But it depends on the time of year. I recommend you to use PhotoPills to find out what's going on with the Milky Way in the location you want (). On the other hand, if you live at a latitude above 55ºN you won't be able to see the Galactic Center. But you can see part of the At the end of February the (reflection produced by the scattering of sunlight due to particles moving along the entire solar system) also begins to be visible. In the Northern Hemisphere at this time of year, it's visible to the west, at the end of the astronomical twilight, after Sunset, in the direction of the Sunset. On the contrary, in the Southern Hemisphere it's visible to the east, before the astronomical twilight begins, before dawn, in the direction of the Sunrise February is a relatively quiet month, but pay attention because the night sky always offers interesting photographic opportunities
Here you have the complete list of the most important celestial events happening in February 2023 February 1. Comet 2022/E3 (ZTF) reaches its brightest Comet 2022/E3 (ZTF) reaches its brightest. The comet coordinates are. right ascension 06h38m20s and declination 72°42’N It becomes visible all night because it is circumpolar, reaching its highest position in the sky around 22. 14 UTC. It then sinks towards the horizon, setting at 06. 21 UTC (+1). With a magnitude of 6. 0, this comet is not expected to be visible to the naked eye, but might be visible through bird-watching binoculars February 5. Full Moon The Moon is on the opposite side of the Earth so the Sun illuminates it completely. Full Moon is at 18. 30 UTC Full Moon days are perfect for photographing it with an interesting subject. Get the most out of the Full Moon with this article February 18. Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury Mercury passes at 3. 4º north of the Moon at 20. 52 UTC. The Moon is at a magnitude of -9. 1, and Mercury at a magnitude of -0. 2. At this time the Moon phase is 3. 3% February 20. New Moon The Moon is between the Earth and the Sun, so the bright side of the Moon is facing away from the Earth. The Moon phase is 0% at 07. 07 UTC The days around the New Moon are great for photographing the night sky If you're in the Southern Hemisphere, you can start hunting the Galactic Center of the Milky Way with your camera. And don't forget the heading south Depending on your latitude, you can see the Galactic Center closest to the horizon (perfect for panoramas). And as you go to latitudes further south, you can photograph it more and more vertical. For example, in New Zealand you can almost capture it completely vertical In February, you can also capture the Galactic Center in the Northern Hemisphere. you see it low, near the horizon. although the conditions are not as good as in the Southern Hemisphere. And if you don't get it, you can always wait until March to start enjoying it In the Northern Hemisphere you can also photograph the Orion constellation and the And also during the New Moon, you can capture Star Trails, whose pattern depends on your latitude and the direction to which you point your camera at Use PhotoPills to learn more about the Milky Way and Star Trails in your location () February 22. Conjunction of the Moon and Venus Venus passes at 2. 1º north of the Moon at 07. 55 UTC. The Moon is at a magnitude of -9. 7, and Venus at a magnitude of -4. 0. At this time the Moon phase is 6. 0% February 23. Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter (also occultation) Jupiter passes at 1. 1º north of the Moon at 22. 00 UTC. The Moon is at a magnitude of -10. 2, and Jupiter at a magnitude of -2. 1. At this time the Moon phase is 17. 3% In addition to this, Jupiter goes behind the Moon on what's called an occultation February 28. Conjunction of the Moon and Mars (also occultation) Mars passes at 1. 0º south of the Moon at 04. 31 UTC. The Moon is at a magnitude of -12. 0, and Mars at a magnitude of 0. 4. At this time the Moon phase is 58. 4% In addition to this, Mars goes behind the Moon on what's called an occultation 4. March 2023 celestial events, one by oneMarch. Finally. At last. Throughout the month, the visibility of the Galactic Center is longer all over the world, multiplying the photographic opportunities . ) You can also capture the zodiacal light. In the Northern Hemisphere, it's visible to the west, at the end of the astronomical twilight, after Sunset, in the direction of the Sunset. On the contrary, in the Southern Hemisphere it's visible to the east, before the astronomical twilight begins, before dawn, in the direction of the Sunrise Depending on your location, the Aurora Borealis season ends (Northern Hemisphere) and the Aurora Astralis season begins (Southern Hemisphere) But above all, don't miss
Here you have the complete list of the most important celestial events happening in March 2023 March 7. Full Moon The Moon is on the opposite side of the Earth so the Sun illuminates it completely. Full Moon is at 12. 42 UTC Full Moon days are perfect for photographing it with an interesting subject. Get the most out of the Full Moon with this article March 19. Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn Saturn passes at 3. 4º north of the Moon at 15. 22 UTC. The Moon is at a magnitude of -9. 8, and Saturn at a magnitude of 0. 8. At this time the Moon phase is 6. 3% March 20. March equinox The March equinox is at 21. 20 UTC. This is also the first spring day (spring equinox) in the Northern Hemisphere and the first fall day (fall equinox) in the Southern Hemisphere It's the time when the Sun "crosses" the Earth's equator going from the Southern Hemisphere to the Northern Hemisphere. So it's perfect to photograph the zodiacal light In addition to this, there is a special beauty in chasing the Northern Lights during the equinox. they have more colors than the usual bright green March 21. New Moon The Moon is between the Earth and the Sun, so the bright side of the Moon is facing away from the Earth. The Moon phase is 0% at 17. 24 UTC The days around the New Moon are great for photographing the night sky In March, you can fully enjoy the Galactic Center of the Milky Way Depending on where you are, in India for example, you may find the Galactic Center near the horizon and capture a spectacular panorama. And if you're a little further south, like Australia's west coast where the skies have no light pollution, you can get an amazing vertical Always referring to locations in the Southern Hemisphere, two other galaxies that you can observe (with the naked eye. ) and also photograph in clear skies are the and the They are relatively close to the south celestial pole, so from a certain latitude both can become circumpolar. They are located towards the south The New Moon also gives you the perfect opportunity to capture Star Trails. Did you know that depending on your location and the direction to which you point your camera at, Star Trails can change their shape? Use PhotoPills to learn more about the Milky Way and Star Trails in your location () March 22. Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter Jupiter passes at 0. 3º north of the Moon at 19. 56 UTC. The Moon is at a magnitude of -8. 3, and Jupiter at a magnitude of -2. 0. At this time the Moon phase is 1. 7% March 24. Conjunction of the Moon and Venus (also occultation) Venus passes at 0. 1º north of the Moon at 10. 27 UTC. The Moon is at a magnitude of -10. 1, and Venus at a magnitude of -4. 0. At this time the Moon phase is 9. 3% In addition to this, Venus goes behind the Moon on what's called an occultation March 28. Conjunction of the Moon and Mars Mars passes at 2. 2º north of the Moon at 13. 16 UTC. The Moon is at a magnitude of -11. 7, and Mars at a magnitude of 0. 9. At this time the Moon phase is 44. 8% 5. April 2023 celestial events, one by oneApril is full of interesting events that you can photograph For starters, take advantage of the New Moon week to capture the Galactic Center of the Milky Way at its peak. Another very interesting option (and that will leave your friends with their mouths wide open) you can photograph are Star Trails Also, at the beginning of the month, you can still capture the zodiacal light. In the Northern Hemisphere, it's visible to the west, at the end of the astronomical twilight, after Sunset, in the direction of the Sunset. On the contrary, in the Southern Hemisphere it's visible to the east, before the astronomical twilight begins, before dawn, in the direction of the Sunrise Fortunately, it's a good year to photograph the Lyrids. there is no Moonlight During April, make sure you don't miss
Here you have the complete list of the most important celestial events happening in April 2023 April 6. Full Moon The Moon is on the opposite side of the Earth so the Sun illuminates it completely. Full Moon is at 04. 36 UTC Full Moon days are perfect for photographing it with an interesting subject. Get the most out of the Full Moon with this article April 11. Mercury at Greatest Eastern Elongation When Mercury reaches its greatest elongation at 18. 51 UTC, it's located 19. 5º east of the Sun, and it's shining at a magnitude of 0. 0 Mercury's orbit is closer to the Sun than that of the Earth, which means that it always appears close to the Sun and is faded because of the Sun's brightness most of the time. You can only observe it for a few days each time it reaches its greatest separation from the Sun (greatest elongation) This phenomenon repeats itself approximately once every 3-4 months and occurs alternately during the morning or afternoon, depending on whether Mercury is to the east or west of the Sun When it's located east of the Sun, it rises and sets just after the Sun, and it's visible during the Sunset. The best time to photograph Mercury is shortly after Sunset April 16. Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn Saturn passes at 3. 3º north of the Moon at 03. 49 UTC. The Moon is at a magnitude of -11. 0, and Saturn at a magnitude of 0. 8. At this time the Moon phase is 20. 1% April 20. New Moon The Moon is between the Earth and the Sun, so the bright side of the Moon is facing away from the Earth. The Moon phase is 0% at 04. 14 UTC The days around the New Moon are great for photographing the night sky In April the Galactic Center of the Milky Way is visible. Are you on the west coast of the USA? Or of Mexico? Then you have the perfect opportunity to capture it on the horizon thanks to a panorama And if you're in Chilean Patagonia, for example, you have the Milky Way forming a beautiful diagonal or even a vertical You can also capture Star Trails including the Polaris or the south celestial pole. You can create circumpolars, arches, diagonals. ;) Use PhotoPills to learn more about the Milky Way and Star Trails in your location () April 20. Total (Hybrid) Solar Eclipse A hybrid solar eclipse occurs when the Moon is almost too close to the Earth to completely block the Sun. This type of eclipse will appear as a total eclipse to some parts of the world and will appear annular to others The Moon passes in front of the Sun, creating a total solar eclipse from 01. 34 to 06. 59 UTC. Totality occurs at 04. 16 UTC. Although this information depends on your position within the . So use PhotoPills to plan in detail the total solar eclipse The eclipse path will begin in the southern Indian Ocean and move across parts of western Australia and southern Indonesia. A partial eclipse will be visible throughout most of Indonesia and Australia Please be cautious and use a along with a pair of if you plan to observe or photograph the total solar eclipse of the Sun To learn how to plan and photograph the solar eclipse, take a look at our detailed guide to solar eclipses April 21. Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury Mercury passes at 1. 5º north of the Moon at 07. 05 UTC. The Moon is at a magnitude of -8. 1, and Mercury at a magnitude of 2. 1. At this time the Moon phase is 1. 8% April 22-23. Lyrids Meteor Shower The Meteor Shower runs from April 14 to 30 But the best night for photographing it is the one between April 22 and 23. The peak is on April 23 at 01. 08 UTC with 20 meteors per hour. At this time the Moon phase is 9. 5%, so the conditions to enjoy it are very good (there is no Moon) This Meteor Shower is visible from both hemispheres. Although it's a little weaker in the Southern Hemisphere Use the and the to figure out all the key Meteor Shower info for your location or place you wish to photograph it Learn how to photograph a Meteor shower with our Meteor Showers photography guide April 23. Conjunction of the Moon and Venus Venus passes at 1. 2º south of the Moon at 13. 03 UTC. The Moon is at a magnitude of -10. 3, and Venus at a magnitude of -4. 1. At this time the Moon phase is 12. 5% April 26. Conjunction of the Moon and Mars Mars passes at 3. 1º north of the Moon at 02. 19 UTC. The Moon is at a magnitude of -11. 4, and Mars at a magnitude of 1. 3. At this time the Moon phase is 33. 3% 6. May 2023 celestial events, one by oneStay tuned because May is a month full of astronomical events. Write them in your diary so you don't miss a single one. ;) And don't forget to keep in mind the New Moon week. It offers a fantastic opportunity to capture the Galactic Center of the Milky Way (May is a great month for it. ) You can also try taking pictures of Star Trails. The results are amazing and you can play with your creativity in many ways Unfortunately, this year the conditions to photograph the Eta Aquariids are not very good And if you can treat yourself with a trip to New York, Manhattanhenge is a very curious and tremendously photogenic phenomenon that occurs approximately three weeks before and after the June solstice But above all, don't miss
Here you have the complete list of the most important celestial events happening in May 2023 May 5-6. Penumbral Lunar Eclipse (and Full Moon) Full Moon is at 17. 35 UTC Full Moon days are perfect for photographing it with an interesting subject. Get the most out of the Full Moon with this article Moreover, in certain areas of the Earth, the Moon passes through the Earth's penumbra, creating a penumbral lunar eclipse from 15. 15 to 19. 32 UTC It happens on May 5 or 6 depending on your longitude (e. g. in Australia, Eastern Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, New Zealand and Japan it happens on the 6th). The penumbral lunar eclipse is visible throughout Southeast Europe, much of Asia, Australia, Africa, Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, and Antarctica Use PhotoPills to learn more about the penumbral lunar eclipse in your location () May 6-7. Eta Aquariids Meteor Shower The Meteor Shower runs from April 19 to May 28 But the best night for photographing it is the one between May 6 and 7. The peak is on May 6 at 14. 38 UTC with 50 meteors per hour. At this time the Moon phase is 99. 8%, so the conditions to enjoy it might not be very good because of the Moonlight But this depends on where you are on the planet or plan to photograph it. To figure out whether it's worth it or not to photograph it, use the or the to check local Moonset times, local peak time and forecasted local meteors/h This Meteor Shower is visible from both hemispheres. Although it's best visible in the Southern Hemisphere. In the Northern Hemisphere it has a lower intensity You have all the information you need in our Meteor Showers guide May 13. Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn Saturn passes at 3. 2º north of the Moon at 13. 07 UTC. The Moon is at a magnitude of -11. 7, and Saturn at a magnitude of 0. 8. At this time the Moon phase is 39. 4% May 17. Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter (and occultation) Jupiter passes at 0. 5º south of the Moon at 13. 18 UTC. The Moon is at a magnitude of -9. 4, and Jupiter at a magnitude of -2. 1. At this time the Moon phase is 5. 1% In addition to this, Jupiter goes behind the Moon on what's called an occultation May 18. Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury Mercury passes at 3. 4º south of the Moon at 01. 36 UTC. The Moon is at a magnitude of -8. 8, and Mercury at a magnitude of 1. 6. At this time the Moon phase is 2. 9% May 19. New Moon The Moon is between the Earth and the Sun, so the bright side of the Moon is facing away from the Earth. The Moon phase is 0% at 15. 54 UTC The days around the New Moon are great for photographing the night sky In May the Galactic Center of the Milky Way is visible. From Spain for example, you can capture a beautiful diagonal with the Galactic Center shining. Or if you're in South Africa, try to work a composition with the Milky Way completely vertical You can also capture Star Trails. However, take care of your composition because oftentimes the foreground is as important (or more) than the background. So take a good look at the sky, how you're going to paint with the stars, and how you're going to combine those trails with a catching subject Use PhotoPills to learn more about the Milky Way and Star Trails in your location () May 23. Conjunction of the Moon and Venus Venus passes at 2. 1º south of the Moon at 12. 09 UTC. The Moon is at a magnitude of -10. 4, and Venus at a magnitude of -4. 2. At this time the Moon phase is 14. 6% May 24. Conjunction of the Moon and Mars Mars passes at 3. 5º south of the Moon at 17. 33 UTC. The Moon is at a magnitude of -11. 0, and Mars at a magnitude of 1. 5. At this time the Moon phase is 23. 8% May 29. Mercury at Greatest Western Elongation When Mercury reaches its greatest elongation at 07. 44 UTC, it's located 24. 9º west of the Sun, and it's shining at a magnitude of 0. 4 Mercury's orbit is closer to the Sun than that of the Earth, which means that it always appears close to the Sun and is faded because of the Sun's brightness most of the time. You can only observe it for a few days each time it reaches its greatest separation from the Sun (greatest elongation) This phenomenon repeats itself approximately once every 3-4 months and occurs alternately during the morning or afternoon, depending on whether Mercury is to the east or west of the Sun When it's located west of the Sun, it rises and sets just before the Sun, and it's visible before the Sunrise. The best time to photograph Mercury is shortly before the Sunrise May 30. Manhattanhenge at Sunset Manhattanhenge occurs when the Sun, at Sunset, aligns with the grid formed by the streets of Manhattan Island in New York (USA) On May 29 and 30 the Sun aligns with the streets of Manhattan. But on May 30 it’s perfectly aligned. So if the weather conditions are not ideal, you can always try the day before The best locations are 14th Street, 34th Street (where the Empire State Building is located), 42nd Street (where the Chrysler Building and Tudor City Bridge are located), 57th Street and 79th Street 7. June 2023 celestial events, one by oneEven though the nights in the Northern Hemisphere are shorter than ever, you'll surely find the opportunity to photograph some of the astronomical events that occur Conversely, if you're in the Southern Hemisphere, make the most of the long winter nights. They're perfect for capturing tack sharp stars Oh, and remember to look at the date of the New Moon and look for locations to photograph the Galactic Center of the Milky Way and/or Star Trails. June is a perfect month to do so in both hemispheres But above all, don't miss
Here you have the complete list of the most important celestial events happening in June 2023 June 4. Full Moon The Moon is on the opposite side of the Earth so the Sun illuminates it completely. Full Moon is at 03. 43 UTC Full Moon days are perfect for photographing it with an interesting subject. Get the most out of the Full Moon with this article June 4. Venus at Greatest Eastern Elongation When Venus reaches its greatest elongation at 16. 11 UTC it's located 45. 4º east of the Sun, and it's shining at a magnitude of -4. 3. This is the best time to view Venus since it's so bright that it becomes the third brightest object in the sky after the Sun and the Moon It's often known as the morning star or the evening star. When it's located east of the Sun, it rises and sets just after the Sun. The best time to photograph it is shortly after Sunset June 9. Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn Saturn passes at 2. 6º north of the Moon at 20. 22 UTC. The Moon is at a magnitude of -12. 2, and Saturn at a magnitude of 0. 7. At this time the Moon phase is 61. 1% June 14. Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter Jupiter passes at 1. 3º south of the Moon at 06. 36 UTC. The Moon is at a magnitude of -10. 6, and Jupiter at a magnitude of -2. 2. At this time the Moon phase is 15. 5% June 16. Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury Mercury passes at 4. 2º south of the Moon at 20. 40 UTC. The Moon is at a magnitude of -8. 3, and Mercury at a magnitude of -0. 8. At this time the Moon phase is 1. 9% June 18. New Moon The Moon is between the Earth and the Sun, so the bright side of the Moon is facing away from the Earth. The Moon phase is 0% at 04. 38 UTC The days around the New Moon are great for photographing the night sky In June the Galactic Center of the Milky Way is visible. From Patagonia, where the skies are extremely clean, you can capture a beautiful vertical. And from the USA you have the option of capturing a panorama at the beginning of the night and a vertical one before Sunrise ;) You can also capture Star Trails Use PhotoPills to learn more about the Milky Way and Star Trails in your location () June 21. June solstice The June solstice is at 14. 54 UTC. This is also the first summer day (summer solstice) in the Northern Hemisphere and the first winter day (winter solstice) in the Southern Hemisphere If you are in the Northern Hemisphere, take advantage of the longest golden hour and blue hour of the year June 22. Conjunction of the Moon and Venus Venus passes at 3. 4º south of the Moon at 00. 48 UTC. The Moon is at a magnitude of -10. 3, and Venus at a magnitude of -4. 4. At this time the Moon phase is 3. 5% June 22. Conjunction of the Moon and Mars Mars passes at 3. 5º south of the Moon at 10. 10 UTC. The Moon is at a magnitude of -10. 5, and Mars at a magnitude of 1. 7. At this time the Moon phase is 4. 9% 8. July 2023 celestial events, one by oneSince the Delta Aquariids are relatively weak (25 meteors per hour) and there are no good conditions, this year it will be a challenge trying to capture them Morever, you can make the most out of the days around the New Moon and look for locations. July is a great month to photograph the Galactic Center of the Milky Way Or would you prefer to work on creating Star Trails? Use the to decide in which direction you want to point your camera and work on different Star Trails' patterns But above all, don't miss
Here you have the complete list of the most important celestial events happening in July 2023 July 3. Full Moon The Moon is on the opposite side of the Earth so the Sun illuminates it completely. Full Moon is at 20. 56 UTC Full Moon days are perfect for photographing it with an interesting subject. Get the most out of the Full Moon with this article July 7. Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn Saturn passes at 2. 4º north of the Moon at 03. 09 UTC. The Moon is at a magnitude of -12. 5, and Saturn at a magnitude of 0. 6. At this time the Moon phase is 81. 4% July 11. Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter Jupiter passes at 2. 1º south of the Moon at 21. 21 UTC. The Moon is at a magnitude of -11. 3, and Jupiter at a magnitude of -2. 3. At this time the Moon phase is 31. 0% July 12. Manhattanhenge at Sunset Manhattanhenge occurs when the Sun, at Sunset, aligns with the grid formed by the streets of Manhattan Island in New York (USA) On July 11 and 12 the Sun aligns with the streets of Manhattan. But on July 12 it’s perfectly aligned. So if the weather conditions are not ideal, you can always try the day before The best locations are 14th Street, 34th Street (where the Empire State Building is located), 42nd Street (where the Chrysler Building and Tudor City Bridge are located), 57th Street and 79th Street July 17. New Moon The Moon is between the Earth and the Sun, so the bright side of the Moon is facing away from the Earth. The Moon phase is 0% at 18. 33 UTC The days around the New Moon are great for photographing the night sky In July the Galactic Center of the Milky Way is visible. In the Northern Hemisphere the nights are short but if you take good advantage of them and you're in the south of Europe, for example, you can photograph the Galactic Center completely vertical. And if you're in Brazil, you can play with the elevation of the Galactic Center and place it almost anywhere you want. ;) You can also capture Star Trails. Have you ever captured a circumpolar? No? Then it's a good time to try Use PhotoPills to learn more about the Milky Way and Star Trails in your location () July 19. Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury Mercury passes at 3. 3º south of the Moon at 08. 57 UTC. The Moon is at a magnitude of -8. 5, and Mercury at a magnitude of -0. 4. At this time the Moon phase is 2. 5% July 20. Conjunction of the Moon and Venus Venus passes at 7. 5º south of the Moon at 08. 38 UTC. The Moon is at a magnitude of -9. 5, and Venus at a magnitude of -4. 4. At this time the Moon phase is 6. 2% July 21. Conjunction of the Moon and Mars Mars passes at 3. 1º south of the Moon at 04. 00 UTC. The Moon is at a magnitude of -10. 0, and Mars at a magnitude of 1. 8. At this time the Moon phase is 10. 3% July 30-31. Delta Aquariids Meteor Shower The Meteor Shower runs from July 12 to August 23 But the best night for photographing it is the one between July 30 and 31. The peak is on July 30 at 17. 57 UTC with 25 meteors per hour. At this time the Moon phase is 95. 6%, so the conditions to enjoy it might not be very good because of the Moonlight But this depends on where you are on the planet or plan to photograph it. To figure out whether it's worth it or not to photograph it, use the or the to check local Moonset times, local peak time and forecasted local meteors/h This Meteor Shower is visible from both hemispheres. Although it's best visible in the Southern Hemisphere. In the Northern Hemisphere it has a lower intensity You have all the information you need in our Meteor Showers guide 9. August 2023 celestial events, one by oneGood news. This year one of the most popular events photographically speaking, the Perseids, are in full bloom. During the peak date of this Meteor Shower there will be some Moonlight, but the sky is not too bright. . ) In August you can still photograph the Galactic Center of the Milky Way . P At the end of August, the is visible again. In the Northern Hemisphere, it's visible to the east, before the morning astronomical twilight, in the direction of Sunrise. On the other hand, in the Southern Hemisphere it's visible to the west, at the end of the afternoon astronomical twilight, in the direction of the Sunset As for Star Trails, you know they are a photographic opportunity I love to play with. They are always the perfect excuse to go out and take pictures at night But above all, don't miss
Here you have the complete list of the most important celestial events happening in August 2023 August 1. Full Moon (Supermoon) First Supermoon of the year. The Full Moon is at 18. 33 UTC This Full Moon takes place when it's unusually near to that time of the month when it’s closest to Earth – the perigee. I mean, it's "only" 358,797 kms (222,946 mi) away. So the Moon appears slightly larger and brighter than on other occasions. This month it's larger than the Moon's annual mean size. That's why it's called a Supermoon Use PhotoPills to learn how to photograph the Supermoon in your location () August 3. Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn Saturn passes at 2. 3º north of The Moon at 10. 25 UTC. The Moon is at a magnitude of -12. 7, and Saturn at a magnitude of 0. 5. At this time the Moon phase is 95. 7% August 8. Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter Jupiter passes at 2. 5º south of the Moon at 09. 44 UTC. The Moon is at a magnitude of -11. 9, and Jupiter at a magnitude of -2. 5. At this time the Moon phase is 50. 5% August 9. Mercury at Greatest Eastern Elongation When Mercury reaches its greatest elongation at 20. 30 UTC, it's located 27. 4º east of the Sun, and it's shining at a magnitude of 0. 3 Mercury's orbit is closer to the Sun than that of the Earth, which means that it always appears close to the Sun and is faded because of the Sun's brightness most of the time. You can only observe it for a few days each time it reaches its greatest separation from the Sun (greatest elongation) This phenomenon repeats itself approximately once every 3-4 months and occurs alternately during the morning or afternoon, depending on whether Mercury is to the east or west of the Sun When it's located east of the Sun, it rises and sets just after the Sun, and it's visible during the Sunset. The best time to photograph Mercury is shortly after Sunset August 12-13. Perseids Meteor Shower The Meteor Shower runs from July 17 to August 24 But the best night for photographing it is the one between August 12 and 13. The peak is on August 13 at 07. 41 UTC with 110 meteors per hour. At this time the Moon phase is 10. 0%, so the conditions to enjoy it are very good (there is no Moon) Use the and the to figure out all the key Meteor Shower info for your location or place you wish to photograph it This Meteor Shower is visible from both hemispheres. Although it's best visible in the Northern Hemisphere. In the Southern Hemisphere it has a lower intensity Learn how to photograph a meteor shower with our Meteor Showers guide August 16. New Moon The Moon is between the Earth and the Sun, so the bright side of the Moon is facing away from the Earth. The Moon phase is 0% at 09. 39 UTC The days around the New Moon are great for photographing the night sky In July the Galactic Center of the Milky Way is visible. In the Northern Hemisphere the nights are short but if you take good advantage of them and you're in the south of Europe, for example, you can photograph the Galactic Center completely vertical. And if you're in Brazil, you can play with the elevation of the Galactic Center and place it almost anywhere you want. ;) You can also capture Star Trails. Have you ever captured a circumpolar? No? Then it's a good time to try Use PhotoPills to learn more about the Milky Way and Star Trails in your location () August 18. Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury Mercury passes at 6. 6º south of the Moon at 11. 26 UTC. The Moon is at a magnitude of -9. 0, and Mercury at a magnitude of 0. 6. At this time the Moon phase is 3. 9% August 19. Conjunction of the Moon and Mars Mars passes at 2. 1º south of the Moon at 23. 07 UTC. The Moon is at a magnitude of -9. 4, and Mars at a magnitude of 1. 8. At this time the Moon phase is 11. 1% August 27. Saturn at opposition At 08. 20 UTC, Saturn is at its closest approach to Earth and its visible face is completely illuminated by the Sun at a magnitude of 0. 3 It's brighter than at any other time of the year and is visible throughout the night. This is the best time to observe and photograph Saturn and its rings, which are inclined at an angle of 13º. This is almost the maximum inclination they can have so you can clearly observe them However, even being at its closest approach to the Earth, you can only distinguish Saturn as a star-shaped spot of light with the naked eye. Use a telescope to see the planet along with its rings August 25. Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn Saturn passes at 2. 3º north of the Moon at 18. 07 UTC. The Moon is at a magnitude of -12. 8, and Saturn at a magnitude of 0. 4. At this time the Moon phase is 99. 7% August 31. Full Moon (Supermoon) Second and last Supermoon of the year. The Full Moon is at 01. 37 UTC This Full Moon takes place when it's unusually near to that time of the month when it’s closest to Earth – the perigee. I mean, it's "only" 357,284 kms (222,006 mi) away. So the Moon appears slightly larger and brighter than on other occasions. This month it's larger than the Moon's annual mean size. That's why it's called a Supermoon Use PhotoPills to learn how to photograph the Supermoon in your location () 10. September 2023 celestial events, one by oneIn September the visibility of the Galactic Center of the Milky Way in both hemispheres becomes shorter and shorter until it's no longer visible in November You can also capture the zodiacal light. In the Northern Hemisphere, it's visible to the east, before the morning astronomical twilight, in the direction of the Sunrise. On the other hand, in the Southern Hemisphere it's visible to the west, at the end of the afternoon astronomical twilight, in the direction of the Sunset And, as always, don't forget the Star Trails. They'll help you get magical images Moreover, this month marks a change of season, from summer to fall in the Northern Hemisphere and from winter to spring in the Southern Hemisphere Depending on your location, the Aurora Borealis season begins (Northern Hemisphere) and the Aurora Astralis season ends (Southern Hemisphere) But above all, don't miss
Here you have the complete list of the most important celestial events happening in September 2023 September 4. Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter Jupiter passes at 3. 2º south of the Moon at 19. 47 UTC. The Moon is at a magnitude of -12. 3, and Jupiter at a magnitude of -2. 7. At this time the Moon phase is 71. 6% September 13. Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury Mercury passes at 5. 6º south of the Moon at 17. 41 UTC. The Moon is at a magnitude of -8. 1, and Mercury at a magnitude of 2. 0. At this time the Moon phase is 1. 7% September 15. New Moon The Moon is between the Earth and the Sun, so the bright side of the Moon is facing away from the Earth. The Moon phase is 0% at 01. 41 UTC The days around the New Moon are great for photographing the night sky. In September the Galactic Center of the Milky Way is visible. You can also capture Star Trails Use PhotoPills to learn more about the Milky Way and Star Trails in your location () September 16. Conjunction of the Moon and Mars Mars passes at 0. 4º south of the Moon at 19. 20 UTC. The Moon is at a magnitude of -8. 7, and Mars at a magnitude of 1. 7. At this time the Moon phase is 2. 8% September 19. Neptune at opposition At 11. 09 UTC, Neptune is at its closest approach to Earth and its visible face is completely illuminated by the Sun at a magnitude of 7. 8 It's brighter than at any other time of the year and is visible throughout the night. This is the best time to observe and photograph Neptune However, even being at its closest approach to the Earth, you can only distinguish Neptune as a star-shaped spot of light with the naked eye. Use a telescope to see the planet September 22. Mercury at Greatest Western Elongation When Mercury reaches its greatest elongation at 11. 27 UTC, it's located 17. 9º west of the Sun, and it's shining at a magnitude of -0. 5 Mercury's orbit is closer to the Sun than that of the Earth, which means that it always appears close to the Sun and is faded because of the Sun's brightness most of the time. You can only observe it for a few days each time it reaches its greatest separation from the Sun (greatest elongation) This phenomenon repeats itself approximately once every 3-4 months and occurs alternately during the morning or afternoon, depending on whether Mercury is to the east or west of the Sun When it's located west of the Sun, it rises and sets just before the Sun, and it's visible before Sunrise. The best time to photograph Mercury is shortly before Sunrise September 23. September equinox The September equinox is at 00. 58 UTC. This is also the first fall day (fall equinox) in the Northern Hemisphere and the first spring day (spring equinox) in the Southern Hemisphere It's the time when the Sun "crosses" the Earth's equator going from the Northern Hemisphere to the Southern Hemisphere September 27. Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn Saturn passes at 2. 4º north of The Moon at 01. 29 UTC. The Moon is at a magnitude of -12. 7, and Saturn at a magnitude of 0. 4. At this time the Moon phase is 91. 9% September 29. Full Moon The Moon is on the opposite side of the Earth so the Sun illuminates it completely. Full Moon is at 09. 59 UTC Full Moon days are perfect for photographing it with an interesting subject. Get the most out of the Full Moon with this article 11. October 2023 celestial events, one by oneOctober is here. It's a month of transition and changes in both hemispheres After the September equinox, the different parts of the world are gradually changing seasons. In the Northern Hemisphere, first comes fall and then winter. Conversely, in the Southern Hemisphere first comes spring and then summer So light is decreasing in some parts of the world while increasing in others At the beginning of October you can still capture the zodiacal light. In the Northern Hemisphere, it's visible to the east, before the morning astronomical twilight, in the direction of the Sunrise. On the other hand, in the Southern Hemisphere it's visible to the west, at the end of the afternoon astronomical twilight, in the direction of the Sunset Fortunately, this year the conditions to photograph the Orionids are very good (if you start shooting after the Moon sets) And finally, hurry up. This is the second-to-last month in which you can photograph the Galactic Center of the Milky Way above the horizon. When the season is over you'll have to wait 2-3 months before you can do it again Although you can always capture Star Trails. ;) But above all, don't miss
Here you have the complete list of the most important celestial events happening in October 2023 October 2. Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter Jupiter passes at 3. 2º north of the Moon at 03. 19 UTC. The Moon is at a magnitude of -12. 6, and Jupiter at a magnitude of -2. 8. At this time the Moon phase is 90. 1% October 10. Conjunction of the Moon and Venus Venus passes at 3. 2º south of the Moon at 09. 45 UTC. The Moon is at a magnitude of -10. 6, and Venus at a magnitude of -4. 5. At this time the Moon phase is 16. 7% October 14. New Moon The Moon is between the Earth and the Sun, so the bright side of the Moon is facing away from the Earth. The Moon phase is 0% at 17. 56 UTC The days around the New Moon are great for photographing the night sky. In October the Galactic Center of the Milky Way is visible. You can also capture Star Trails Use PhotoPills to learn more about the Milky Way and Star Trails in your location () October 14. Annular Solar Eclipse The Moon passes in front of the Sun, creating an annular solar eclipse from 15. 05 to 20. 52 UTC. The maximum annular eclipse occurs at 17. 59 UTC The annular solar eclipse is visible in the USA, Mexico, Belize, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia and Brazil. A partial eclipse will be visible in most of North America and South America Use PhotoPills to learn more about the annular solar eclipse at your location () October 21. Comet 2P/Encke at perihelion Comet 2P/Encke at perihelion makes its closest approach to the Sun. At perihelion, the comet coordinates are. right ascension 12h 57m and declination 6°23’S It becomes visible around 07. 30 UTC. It then sinks towards the horizon, setting at 19. 02 UTC. With a magnitude of 6. 2, this comet is not expected to be visible to the naked eye, but might be visible through bird-watching binoculars October 21-22. Orionids Meteor Shower The Meteor Shower runs from October 2 to November 17 But the best night for photographing it is the one between October 21 and 22. The peak is on October 22 at 00. 02 UTC with 20 meteors per hour. At this time the Moon phase is 51. 2%, so the conditions to enjoy it might not be very good because of the Moonlight. You can try to capture them after the Moon sets though… ;) This Meteor Shower is visible and intense in both hemispheres Use the and the to figure out all the key Meteor Shower info for your location or place you wish to photograph it Learn how to photograph a meteor shower with our Meteor Showers guide October 23. Venus at Greatest Western Elongation When Venus reaches its greatest elongation at 00. 05 UTC it's located 46. 4º west of the Sun, and it's shining at a magnitude of -4. 4. This is the best time to view Venus since it's so bright that it becomes the third brightest object in the sky after the Sun and the Moon It's often known as the morning star or the evening star. When it's located west of the Sun, it rises and sets just before the Sun. The best time to photograph it is shortly before Sunrise October 24. Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn Saturn passes at 2. 5º north of The Moon at 07. 55 UTC. The Moon is at a magnitude of -12. 4, and Saturn at a magnitude of 0. 5. At this time the Moon phase is 74. 2% October 28-29. Partial Lunar Eclipse (and Full Moon) The Moon is on the opposite side of the Earth so the Sun illuminates it completely. Full Moon is at 20. 25 UTC Full Moon days are perfect for photographing it with an interesting subject. Get the most out of the Full Moon with this article Moreover, in certain areas of the Earth, the Moon passes through the Earth's shadow, creating a partial lunar eclipse from 18. 02 to 22. 27 UTC. The maximum lunar eclipse occurs at 20. 15 UTC The partial lunar eclipse is visible throughout Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, North America, Northeast South America, Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Arctic Ocean, and Antarctica Use PhotoPills to learn more about the penumbral lunar eclipse in your location () October 29. Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter Jupiter passes at 3. 1º south of the Moon at 08. 14 UTC. The Moon is at a magnitude of -12. 7, and Jupiter at a magnitude of -2. 9. At this time the Moon phase is 99. 7% 12. November 2023 celestial events, one by oneAs I've already told you, November is the last month in which you can photograph the Galactic Center of the Milky Way So you have to take advantage of its reduced visibility time. Another option is to focus on other types of images, such as creating Star Trails Fortunately, this year the conditions to photograph the Leonids are very good But most importantly, don't miss
Here you have the complete list of the most important celestial events happening in November 2023 November 3. Jupiter at opposition At 04. 55 UTC, Jupiter is at its closest approach to Earth and its visible face is completely illuminated by the Sun at a magnitude of -2. 9 It's brighter than at any other time of the year and is visible throughout the night. This is the best time to observe and photograph Jupiter and its four largest moons, which appear as bright spots on both sides of the planet However, even being at its closest approach to the Earth, you can only distinguish Jupiter as a star-shaped spot of light with the naked eye. Use a pair of good binoculars to see the planet more clearly as a light spot along with its moons November 9. Conjunction of the Moon and Venus (and occultation) Venus passes at 1. 0º south of the Moon at 09. 30 UTC. The Moon is at a magnitude of -10. 6, and Venus at a magnitude of -4. 3. At this time the Moon phase is 15. 4% In addition to this, Venus goes behind the Moon on what's called an occultation November 13. New Moon The Moon is between the Earth and the Sun, so the bright side of the Moon is facing away from the Earth. The Moon phase is 0% at 09. 29 UTC The days around the New Moon are great for photographing the night sky. In November the Galactic Center of the Milky Way is visible during a shorter period of time. You can also capture Star Trails Use PhotoPills to learn more about the Milky Way and Star Trails in your location () November 13. Uranus at opposition At 17. 12 UTC, Uranus is at its closest approach to Earth and its visible face is completely illuminated by the Sun at a magnitude of 5. 6 It's brighter than at any other time of the year and is visible throughout the night. This is the best time to observe and photograph Uranus However, even being at its closest approach to the Earth, you can only distinguish Uranus as a star-shaped spot of light with the naked eye. Use a telescope to see the planet November 14. Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury Mercury passes at 1. 4º north of the Moon at 14. 39 UTC. The Moon is at a magnitude of -8. 3, and Mercury at a magnitude of -0. 4. At this time the Moon phase is 1. 8% November 17-18. Leonids Meteor Shower The Meteor Shower runs from November 6 to 30 But the best night for photographing it is the one between November 17 and 18. The peak is on November 18 at 05. 22 UTC with 15 meteors per hour. At this time the Moon phase is 26. 5%, so the conditions to enjoy it are very good (there is no Moon) Use the and the to figure out all the key Meteor Shower info for your location or place you wish to photograph it This Meteor Shower is visible and intense in both hemispheres Learn how to photograph a meteor shower with our Meteor Showers guide November 20. Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn Saturn passes at 2. 4º north of the Moon at 14. 06 UTC. The Moon is at a magnitude of -12. 0, and Saturn at a magnitude of 0. 6. At this time the Moon phase is 51. 7% November 25. Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter Jupiter passes at 2. 5º south of the Moon at 11. 14 UTC. The Moon is at a magnitude of -12. 7, and Jupiter at a magnitude of -2. 8. At this time the Moon phase is 95. 6% November 27. Full Moon The Moon is on the opposite side of the Earth so the Sun illuminates it completely. Full Moon is at 09. 17 UTC Full Moon days are perfect for photographing it with an interesting subject. Get the most out of the Full Moon with this article November 30. Manhattanhenge at Sunrise Manhattanhenge occurs when the Sun, at Sunrise, aligns with the grid formed by the streets of Manhattan Island in New York (USA) On November 29 and 30 the Sun aligns with the streets of Manhattan. But on November 30 it’s perfectly aligned. So if the weather conditions are not ideal, you can always try the day before The best locations are 14th Street, 34th Street (where the Empire State Building is located), 42nd Street (where the Chrysler Building and Tudor City Bridge are located), 57th Street and 79th Street 13. December 2023 celestial events, one by oneIn 2023 December is full of surprises that go beyond the usual events that occur at this time of year. . ) First and foremost, there is a total solar eclipse December is a month with two interesting Meteor Showers. the Geminids and the Ursids. In 2023, only the Geminids benefit from good conditions to be observed (and captured) In December you can't photograph the Galactic Center of the Milky Way, so you have to do your best with the thinnest part of the arch of our galaxy. At this time of year the Galactic Center is above the horizon when it is daylight But don't be discouraged because this month brings other photographic opportunities that are worthwhile. Also, don't forget about Star Trails because it's a type of astrophotography that you can practice all year round But above all, don't miss
Here you have the complete list of the most important celestial events happening in December 2023 December 4. Mercury at Greatest Eastern Elongation When Mercury reaches its greatest elongation at 17. 26 UTC, it's located 21. 3º east of the Sun, and it's shining at a magnitude of -0. 5 Mercury's orbit is closer to the Sun than that of the Earth, which means that it always appears close to the Sun and is faded because of the Sun's brightness most of the time. You can only observe it for a few days each time it reaches its greatest separation from the Sun (greatest elongation) This phenomenon repeats itself approximately once every 3-4 months and occurs alternately during the morning or afternoon, depending on whether Mercury is to the east or west of the Sun When it's located east of the Sun, it rises and sets just after the Sun, and it's visible during the Sunset. The best time to photograph Mercury is shortly after Sunset December 9. Conjunction of the Moon and Venus Venus passes at 3. 4º north of the Moon at 16. 54 UTC. The Moon is at a magnitude of -10. 3, and Venus at a magnitude of -4. 1. At this time the Moon phase is 12. 0% December 13. New Moon The Moon is between the Earth and the Sun, so the bright side of the Moon is facing away from the Earth. The Moon phase is 0% at 23. 33 UTC The days around New Moon are great for photographing the night sky and Star Trails. In December the Galactic Center of the Milky Way is no longer visible, but you can photograph the thinnest part of the arch of our galaxy Use PhotoPills to learn more about the Milky Way and Star Trails in your location () December 14. Conjunction of the Moon and Mercury Mercury passes at 4. 2º north of the Moon at 05. 20 UTC. The Moon is at a magnitude of -8. 6, and Mercury at a magnitude of 0. 5. At this time the Moon phase is 2. 2% December 14-15. Geminids Meteor Shower The Meteor Shower runs from December 4 to 17 But the best night for photographing it is the one between December 14 and 15. The peak is on December 14 at 19. 15 UTC with 120 meteors per hour. At this time the Moon phase is 5. 6%, so the conditions to enjoy it are very good (there is no Moon) Use the and the to figure out all the key Meteor Shower info for your location or place you wish to photograph it This Meteor Shower is visible in both hemispheres, although it's weaker in the Southern Hemisphere Learn how to photograph a meteor shower with our Meteor Showers guide December 17. Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn Saturn passes at 2. 3º north of the Moon at 22. 01 UTC. The Moon is at a magnitude of -11. 5, and Saturn at a magnitude of 0. 7. At this time the Moon phase is 29. 4% December 22. December solstice The December solstice is at 03. 24 UTC. This is also the first winter day (winter solstice) in the Northern Hemisphere and the first summer day (summer solstice) in the Southern Hemisphere If you are in the Southern Hemisphere, take advantage of the longest golden hour and blue hour of the year December 22-23. Ursids Meteor Shower The Meteor Shower runs from December 17 to 26 But the best night for photographing it is the one between December 22 and 23. The peak is on December 23 at 03. 41 UTC with 10 meteors per hour. At this time the Moon phase is 85. 3%, so the conditions to enjoy it might not be very good because of the Moonlight But this depends on where you are on the planet or plan to photograph it. To figure out whether it's worth it or not to photograph it, use the or the to check local Moonset times, local peak time and forecasted local meteors/h This Meteor Shower is visible in both hemispheres, although it's weaker in the Southern Hemisphere You have all the information you need in our Meteor Shower guide December 22. Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter Jupiter passes at 2. 4º north of the Moon at 14. 24 UTC. The Moon is at a magnitude of -12. 5, and Jupiter at a magnitude of -2. 7. At this time the Moon phase is 79. 5% December 27. Full Moon It's time to enjoy the last Full Moon of the year The Moon is on the opposite side of the Earth so the Sun illuminates it completely. Full Moon is at 00. 34 UTC Full Moon days are perfect for photographing it with an interesting subject. Get the most out of the Full Moon with this article December 31. Comet 62P/Tsuchinshan reaches its brightest Comet 62P/Tsuchinshan reaches its brightest. The comet coordinates are. right ascension 11h37m50s and declination 12°18’N It becomes visible all night because it’s circumpolar, reaching its highest position in the sky around 01. 37 UTC. It then sinks towards the horizon, setting at 07. 28 UTC. With a magnitude of 7. 9, this comet is not expected to be visible to the naked eye, but might be visible through bird-watching binoculars And now that you know everything (absolutely everything. ) that will happen in 2023 from an astronomical point of view, it's time to You've guessed it It's time to plan one (or more) astronomical highlights of 2023 14. How to plan the best 2023 astronomical eventsImagine. Plan. Shoot That's what we PhotoPillers say (photography and PhotoPills freaks) We even designed a t-shirt so we don't forget it . P And as expected, this workflow is the backbone of this guide With the help of the calendar, you chose the astronomical event you want to photograph. And you have let your imagination run wild, trying to create in your mind a great picture (a legendary one if possible) Well, the time has come to go from the idea to reality, to check that the photo you dream of is possible And to find out the exact shooting spot and the exact moment the photo happens It's time to plan the photo . ) And to do so, the best thing is to use PhotoPills, a tool that you can easily master reading the super user guide and watching these video tutorials . P Are you ready? How to plan your Milky Way pictures (including the Galactic Center. )Photographing the Milky Way is magical But if you manage to do it in the way and the location you want, the result is even more rewarding. That's why planning is so important But before we start, remember that,
To plan the Milky Way in a location that I'm interested in, I use the PhotoPills Planner to work on the different compositions that I can get during each of the New Moons of the year In this video Rafa explains to you step by step the whole workflow that I follow. In addition to this, at the end of this section I have added a link to a video detailing another example of Milky Way planning Did you like the video? Yes? Great Now let's dive in a little more into the wonderful world of Milky Way planning with another example . )
And that's it If you follow these steps, you can easily plan any Milky Way photo you want You'll finally be able to make that dream come true Anyway, if you need a more detailed explanation, you can read the planning section in Or if you prefer, you can see Rafa's explanation using a real case. a vertical Milky Way with a 5,000-year-old Bristlecone Pine tree located in the White Mountains, California (USA) How to plan your Full Moon (and Supermoon. ) picturesWould you like to photograph the next Full Moon? Or better yet. the next Supermoon But you don't know what to do to get the photo you've been dreaming about for days Don't worry I'm here to help you with the planning using a spectacular example ;) But first, you should watch the following video Here's another example of all the steps you should follow to plan a Supermoon . P
And that's it Now you know exactly where the shooting spot is and when you have to be there (date and time) Of all the plans, Moon ones require you to work a bit harder while being accurate If this explanation is not enough and you need more details, you can read the planning section in Or if you prefer, you can see Rafa's explanation using a real case. a 10m Sun aligned and inside the Arc de Triomphe in Paris (France) And if you already know the shooting spot and want to quickly find out when the Moon will be where you want it, use the Search option. In this article Rafa explains how to do it. 'How to find Moonrises and Moonsets' How to plan your Meteor Showers picturesWhen you're planning any Meteor Shower picture, there's one element you need to consider. the radiant The radiant is a point in the sky from which meteors seem to radiate. Or, if you prefer, sprout XD Each radiant is located in the constellation that gives its name to the Meteor Shower. For example, the Perseids radiant is located in the Perseus constellation Our Meteor Showers guide let you know the radiants of the most spectacular Meteor Showers. And here's a video in which Rafa teaches you how to plan a Meteor Shower with PhotoPills (including how to locate the radiant in the Sky with the Augmented Reality view) Did you know that meteors can appear randomly anywhere in the sky? This means that you could frame wherever you want and you could end up photographing meteors Regardless of that fun fact You should always make sure that you locate the radiant in the sky. Depending on the image you want to create, the radiant is the best indicator to find the shooting spot and where you should point your camera at
Even though you don't have to include the radiant in your composition, I like to do it because the effect you get is spectacular So let's see how to plan your photo, including how to locate the radiant in the sky. To do that, let's take the Perseids for example
If you want to know more about Meteor Showers and the mysterious radiant, take a look at the Meteor Showers guide that we update every year How to plan your lunar eclipse picturesThe best way to learn how to plan lunar eclipses is to use an example And what better example than the total lunar eclipse that occurred on May 16, 2022? ;) In the following video you'll learn how to plan the total lunar eclipse of May 16, 2022 and capture it from a location in San Francisco (USA) ;) Let's see another example. this time in Lisbon (Portugal) Let's get to work
This is how you can plan the partial lunar eclipse of October 28, 2023. If you follow these simple steps you will be able to plan (almost) any lunar eclipse photo you can imagine If you want to learn much more about how to plan your own photos of a lunar eclipse, take a look at the How to plan your solar eclipse picturesTo learn how to plan the eclipses of the Sun it is best to use a real example And what better example than the partial solar eclipse that occurred on October 25, 2022? ;) In the following video you'll learn how to plan the partial solar eclipse of October 25, 2025 visible in most of Europe, Southwest Asia and Northeast Africa ;) Let's see another example. this time in Dallas (USA) Come on, let's get to it
This is how you can plan the total solar eclipse of April 8, 2024. If you follow these simple steps you will be able to plan (almost) any solar eclipse photo that you imagine If you want to learn in much more detail how to plan your own photos of a solar eclipse, take a look at the How to plan your Star Trails picturesPlanning a picture of Star Trails is very (very) easy. Seriously You don't believe me? Ok, let me prove it Take a look at this video And here is the whole workflow step by step
If you're an advanced PhotoPiller, you can also choose to plan it from home. It's a little more work, but it's not hard at all You can read everything about how to plan a Star Trails photo in the How to plan your Moon-planet conjunction picturesThe conjunction between a planet and the Moon occurs when you have the impression that they are very close to each other while observing them from the Earth This phenomenon occurs because both stars are in the same celestial longitude. But because they're not at the same celestial latitude you suffer the optical illusion that they're close to each other Throughout 2023 there are many conjunctions between a planet and the Moon. You can find details of each one of them in this guide's monthly calendar If you want to photograph one of them, you should plan it first. It will help you know all the information you need to take the picture And to explain how you can plan this type of photos, the best thing is to use an example. So I'm going to focus on a conjunction that occurs on September 4, 2023 at 19. 47 UTC between Jupiter and the Moon Since the Moon is involved in the conjunction, let's find out where the Moon will be on the day and time of the conjunction Let's look at this example
See how easy that is? Being able to use the Moon as a reference makes the process much easier ;) How to plan your pictures of a conjunction of planets or planet conjunction with a Deep-Sky Object (DSO)Unfortunately, PhotoPills doesn't have information about planets yet However, here's how we planned the 2020 Great Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn Alternatively, you can use a free program called Stellarium to plan your photos before a conjunction of planets occurs How to plan your comet picturesIn the previous section I have recommended you Stellarium, a free program to make simulations of the celestial vault. You can observe all kinds of celestial bodies and astronomical objects. planets, satellites, asteroids, meteors and comets, among others Therefore, I recommend that you install it on your computer and look for the comet you want to photograph. Stellarium will give you the date and time when that particular comet will be visible (or not) Here's a complete tutorial for you to set up Stellarium and search for comets How to plan your pictures of a planet transit across the SunThe transit of a planet across the Sun occurs when the planet passes between the Earth and the Sun, casting its shadow on the solar surface In fact, only Venus and Mercury transits can be observed from the Earth. So it's a very rare event that occurs once every many years Next November 13, 2032 Mercury will transit across the Sun. Will you be able to photograph it? Let's find it out by planning it But before we start, a couple of facts
And now, it's time to plan
As you can see, it's very easy to check from where, when and in which direction you have to frame to capture the transit of a planet across the Sun PhotoPills rocks How to plan your zodiacal light picturesThe is a relatively unknown astronomical phenomenon And it's truly surprising because it can produce a spectacular effect on your images generating an almost surreal glow. Like in a science fiction movie But it's not. It's very real However, the zodiacal light is shy and elusive. You won't always be able to see and/or photograph it. In fact, as with the Milky Way, everything depends on the location from which you want to take the photo In the Northern Hemisphere, you can photograph it in
In the Southern Hemisphere, you can photograph it in
The zodiacal light starts on the horizon from the Sun position and extends up along the . Its trajectory passes through all the constellations of the zodiac Moreover, depending on the time of day and the time of year, the zodiacal light orientation varies. This means that at the best observation moment, when the Sun is below -18º elevation, the zodiacal light may be more or less inclined Therefore, the zodiacal light can appear inclined above the horizon. And its inclination, height and width will vary throughout the night. The zodiacal light reaches its maximum height when the Sun elevation is -18º. Therefore, the lower the Sun elevation, the less height and width the zodiacal light will have During the equinoxes, just before Sunrise or after Sunset, the ecliptic is more vertical with respect to the horizon. Therefore, the days around these dates are the perfect time to photograph the zodiacal light. most of this light will be above the horizon At that time, the zodiacal light above the horizon can reach a width of about 40º and a height from the Sun of about 60º or 70º. It has a triangular shape To plan it, the first thing you have to do is to choose a time frame around the March or September equinox But let me explain it to you with an example Imagine you're in the Northern Hemisphere and the September equinox is coming up So you need to determine a shooting date from late August, September or early October. Remember that in this case, in the Northern Hemisphere, the zodiacal light is visible before the astronomical twilight (i. e. before Sunrise) and in the Sunrise direction In this example, follow these steps to plan the zodiacal light
Well, that's it You've just planned your next photo of zodiacal light ;) Great. Now you should be an expert in planning (almost) Learning to plan requires some study and practice. But it's easier than it looks. I plan my photos in seconds. And so can you Once the photo is planned, let's see how to successfully capture it Keep reading 15. How to photograph the best 2023 astronomical eventsYou just learnt how to plan one of these amazing space events Now, it's time to find out how to shoot it How to photograph the Milky Way (including the Galactic Core. )You had the idea, you planned it, maybe a few months ago, and finally you find yourself in a spectacular location, outdoors, in the middle of the night, ready to live and photograph the moment But before pressing the shutter button, you have to prepare everything thoroughly Follow the steps below to photograph the Milky Way
That's it Once you find an exposure you like, simply enjoy photographing the fantastic moment nature is offering you You can find the whole workflow explained in great detail in our And in this video Rafa teaches you how to photograph the Milky Way How to photograph a Full Moon (and a Supermoon. )Photographing the Full Moon is a challenge. But the prize you can get in return is so rewarding that you shouldn't have cold feet That's why it's important that you follow these recommendations carefully. A slight deviation when positioning yourself at the shooting spot can be fatal Follow the steps below to photograph a Full Moon
If you want to learn (or review) the whole shooting workflow, especially when deciding the exposure triangle according to the light conditions, take a look at And in this video Rafa teaches you how to photograph the Moon with a foreground If a Supermoon is approaching, the shooting workflow is very similar. You just need an idea, a powerful location, and the right gear Moreover, PhotoPills will give you all the information you need so you can nail your shot ;) And in this video Rafa teaches you how to photograph the Supermoon How to photograph a Meteor ShowerPhotographing a Meteor Shower is a magical experience. You're outdoors, in a beautiful location, enjoying the sky waiting for the show to begin But it can also be a very profitable shooting session from a creative point of view You can take advantage of the shots to
Meteor Showers require long shooting sessions because you need several hours to capture in full swing what is happening. But they are very profitable if the weather conditions are good The idea is that you don't stop taking pictures during the whole session. Well, not you, your camera. So I recommend you to use an intervalometer, program it and stop worrying ;) Follow the steps below to photograph a Meteor Shower
Anyway, if you want to learn (or review) the whole shooting workflow, take a look at where I explain it step by step And in this video Rafa teaches you how to photograph a Meteor Shower How to photograph a lunar eclipseThere are actually several ways to photograph a lunar eclipse In other words, you can get different types of photos, A lunar eclipse can be total, partial or penumbral. And it can have up to 7 phases
Let's see how you can capture, for example, the Blood Moon – the moment of the eclipse during which the Moon turns red. It's spectacular Follow the steps below to photograph a Blood Moon
Anyway, if you want to learn (or review) the whole shooting workflow of any of the phases of a lunar eclipse, And in this video Rafa teaches you how to photograph a partial lunar eclipse So don't miss the next chance and do your best to photograph a Moon eclipse. PhotoPills will help you to be in the right place at the right time In 2023, you actually have 2 chances. a penumbral one on May 5, and a partial one on October 28 How to photograph a solar eclipsePhotographing a solar eclipse is an adventure. And a great challenge It's a magical event that nature rarely offers you and that happens for a very short time. So you have to be nimble and fast. And don't stress out while trying, of course. ;) Similarly to a lunar eclipse, you can get different types of photos, A solar eclipse can be total, partial or annular. And it can have up to 5 phases
Let's see how you can capture, for example, totality – the moment of the eclipse when the Moon covers the Sun completely. It's spectacular Follow the steps below to photograph totality
I've explained to you the shooting workflow that you should follow during totality (the Sun's corona) But during a solar eclipse you can capture bands of shadows, the partial eclipse, the diamond ring, the Baily's beads and the chromosphere. So don't miss the next opportunity and make the most of PhotoPills so that solar eclipse becomes a unique experience you'll never forget In 2023, you actually have 2 chances. a total (hybrid) one on April 20 and an annular one on October 14 How to photograph Star TrailsPeople can't help but look at any Star Trails picture. Because it's something that's happening out there in the universe, but no one can see it with the naked eye And as difficult as it may seem, it's not You just need a good location with an interesting foreground, a clear night with no Moon and to decide the Star Trails pattern you want to capture To capture Star Trails, you can do it in two ways I almost always use this second option. So let's use it as an example to explain the workflow you should follow Follow these steps to photograph Star Trails with multiple exposures (the more shots you take, the longer the trails)
Anyway, if you want to learn (or review) the whole shooting workflow, How to photograph a Moon-planet conjunctionThis type of photography has a great advantage. you can always use the Moon as a reference. So the planning () is easier than for other images The nice thing about a conjunction between the Moon and a planet is that you have the opportunity to capture a star that is not always visible in the night sky. Also, depending on its magnitude (ie. how much it shines), it may stand out strongly in the sky So the result, if you combine it with an interesting scene and subject, can be striking Follow the steps below to photograph a Moon-planet conjunction
How to photograph a planets conjunction or a planet conjunction with a Deep-Sky Object (DSO)The workflow is very similar to the one I described in the previous photo. The added difficulty in this case is that you can't use the Moon as a reference But, as I explained in the plan (), there are tricks to know where to point the camera to Follow the steps below to photograph a planets conjunction
And in this video Rafa teaches you how to photograph the great conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn How to photograph a cometPhotographing a comet is a challenge. For starters because comets are celestial bodies whose behaviour, and above all their brightness, is quite unpredictable Actually, the most important thing is to find out in which direction you have to point your camera so that you can get a better framing. And since that's something you already found out during the planning (), all you have to do is take the picture. ;) Follow the steps below to photograph a comet
And in this video Rafa teaches you how to photograph a comet How to photograph a planet transit across the SunAs with a conjunction between the Moon and a planet, if you want to capture the transit of a planet through the Sun you have a very clear reference. the Sun From there, it's much easier to work on the composition and also get the right focus and exposure Keep in mind that the size of the planet compared to the Sun will be teeny-tiny. So you need a very long focal length The shooting workflow of this type of shot is very similar to a partial eclipse of the Sun shooting workflow. So don't forget the and your at home Follow the steps below to photograph a planet transit across the Sun
If you need a complete explanation on the matter, have a look at the blog post I wrote about the 2019 Mercury transit How to photograph the zodiacal lightAs I told you in , the is a difficult phenomenon to photograph. You need very specific conditions for it to happen Moreover, it's crucial that you look for a location without light pollution. Zodiacal light is very dim and you need as much darkness as possible in order to photograph it successfully And speaking of pictures, do you want to know how you can capture it? Fine, I'll explain it to you in a second Follow the steps below to photograph the zodiacal light
And in this video Rafa teaches you how to photograph the zodiacal light Sometimes it's known as false Sunrise or false Sunset, but I'm sure you'll photograph it as soon as you aim for it I could hardly believe it when I saw it there, on the LCD of my camera Now you can photograph any of the astronomical events taking place in 2023 You no longer have any excuse for not going out and hunting one of these wonders 16. Astronomical glossaryThroughout this guide I've been introducing a series of words and names that I had not explained before So I thought that the easiest way to help you understand everything in a clear and simple way is to include this section. a glossary with definitions and explanations Let's go for it Bulge - The bulge is the area of the Milky Way (or any other galaxy) with the highest concentration of stars. It's located around the galactic center Conjunction - From the point of view of an observer on Earth, two stars are in conjunction when they are in the same celestial longitude. However, since they're not at the same celestial latitude, you have the impression that they are very close in the sky. That is why one passes over the other and in each of the events I tell you which one is north or south of the other Ecliptic - It's the Earth's orbital plane around the Sun in the sky (or celestial sphere). It's the line by which the Sun "moves" around the Earth, seen from the Earth Elongation - In astronomy, a planet's elongation is the angle between the Sun and a planet, using the Earth as the reference point. In fact, it measures the distance between the Sun and that planet, using the Earth as the reference point. Therefore, the maximum elongation of a planet means that its separation from the Sun is the maximum possible. Furthermore, being as far away from the Sun means that it's the brightest moment in the sky Galactic Center - The Galactic Center is the rotational center of the Milky Way. It's also its brightest area Magnitude - In astronomy, magnitude is the measure of a star's brightness. Although in this guide I always mention the apparent magnitude, which is the brightness measure of a star as you can perceive it observing it from the Earth. The smaller the number, the brighter a star looks to you. The Sun, for example, has an apparent magnitude of -27. The smaller the magnitude number the brighter the object and vice versa, the larger the number the less bright it is Magellanic Clouds - Magellanic Clouds are two very small galaxies. The largest one is called the Large Magellanic Cloud and the smallest one is the Small Magellanic Cloud. You can see them if you are in the Southern Hemisphere. They appear in the sky as two small whitish spots, opposite the Southern Cross (or Crux constellation) if you take the South Celestial Pole as a reference point Opposition - From the point of view of an observer on Earth, two stars are in opposition when they meet at two diametrically opposed points in the sky. When opposition occurs near the perihelion, their distance from the Earth is the least possible. Therefore, you can observe it more easily Path of totality - A total solar eclipse happens when the Moon completely covers the Sun. This event can only take place when the Moon is near perigee, the point of the Moon's orbit closest to Earth. But because the full shadow of the Moon (also called umbra) is not big enough to cover the Earth completely, it only covers a portion. This area or path is called the path of totality. In other words, it's the area from which the total solar eclipse can be seen Perigee - The perigee is the closest point to the Earth in the orbit of the Moon or any artificial satellite Perihelion - The perihelion of a star is the nearest point in its orbit around the Sun. In the case of a comet, for example, the fact of being in the perihelion facilitates its observation Summer Triangle - This is a triangle formed by the following stars. Vega of Lyra, Deneb of Cygnus and Altair of Aquila. Each one is the main star of its constellation. In the Northern Hemisphere, you can see it during most of the nighttime in summer. In the Southern Hemisphere, you can see it upside down and at a lower elevation UTC - All dates and times in this guide are according UTC. That is, coordinated universal time. It's the main worldwide time standard and it's based on the international atomic time. This is a time standard calculated from a weighted average of the signals of the atomic clocks located in 70 national labs around the world Winter Triangle - This is a triangle formed by the following stars. Betelgeuse of Orion, Sirius of Canis Major and Procyon of Canis Minor. Each one is the main star of its constellation. In the Northern Hemisphere, you can see it during most of the nighttime in winter. In the Southern Hemisphere, you can see it upside down and at a lower elevation Zodiac - In astronomy, the zodiac is an 18º wide band of the sky through which the Sun traces its course each year. That is, it's centered on the ecliptic Zodiacal light - The zodiacal light is a cone of very dim light that you can see before dawn or after dusk is over. Regardless of your location, you can see it in the west in late winter or early spring (known as false Sunset). While in the east you can see it before Sunrise in late summer or early fall (called false Sunrise). In fact, zodiacal light is the result of the reflection produced by a large interplanetary cloud along the zodiac 17. Become a legend.Well dear PhotoPiller, as you can see, this year is full of amazing astronomical events Each of them is an opportunity to test your creativity and your photographic skills. They are a challenge to improve and to get that image you've been dreaming about for weeks, months (or years?) And since I know that nothing eludes you, I want to make you a proposal Or rather, I'd like to challenge you How does it feel? I see. That look says it all ;) Well, this is my proposal "Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to make a photo album with at least the following events. a Milky Way panorama, a vertical Milky Way, a Full Moon (or Supermoon), a Meteor Shower, a solar or lunar eclipse, a Star Trails, a conjunction (Moon-planet or of planets) and a zodiacal light To do this, you'll have to give everything you've got Whether traveling to remote and inaccessible places or staying close to home. You must push your creativity to the limit. You'll need to use all the tools (including PhotoPills) to always be in the right place, at the right time, and to capture the scene you dream of Actually, it won't be a single photo But a few ones. One per event Each of them will become a challenge A small challenge within a larger one. the PhotoPills 2023 Marathon And to complete it you have till the end of the year . P As always, should you or any member of your team be caught in the attempt, the PhotoPills team will disavow any knowledge of your actions This message will self-destruct in five seconds Good luck PhotoPiller. " Are you ready for what's coming to you? How exciting It's going to be a year full of legendary photos. Don't forget to send them to the PhotoPills Awards. You might even become a legend. . P And as always, if you need help, I'm here for you. Just whistle or leave a comment below. I'll do my best to solve your problem Imagine. Plan. Shoot
Antoni Cladera is a landscape photographer with commitment to the environment. Artist of the Spanish Confederation of Photography and member of the Spanish Association of Nature Photographers (AEFONA). He's part of the PhotoPills Team Special thanks to Sandra Vallaure, a great photographer and friend, for her tremendous help in making this article possible Note. Some links on this page are affiliate links. What does this mean? If you buy/rent using these links you're helping support us and it costs you nothing extra. Thank you for your support What can we see in the sky in 2023?Space and astronomy highlights in 2023. Meteor showers, wandering planets, icy comets, eclipses, supermoons and much more – there's plenty of exciting astronomical phenomena to see in the night sky in 2023.
What events will happen in 2023?10 Major Events To Look Forward To In 2023 . Rihanna Performs At The Super Bowl Halftime Show, Feb. . WorldPride in Sydney, Feb. . Warner Bros. . Celebration Picasso 1973-2023, April 8. . The Coronation Of King Charles, May 6. . FIFA Women's World Cup, July 20-Aug. . Disney100, Oct. . Diwali, Nov What is the biggest astronomy news in 2023?Oct. 20, 2023 — NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has discovered a new, never-before-seen feature in Jupiter's atmosphere . The high-speed jet stream, which spans more than 3,000 miles (4,800 kilometers) . Oct.
What is the sky phenomenon in September 2023?On Saturday, September 23, the Moon will exhibit a waxing gibbous phase with 61% disk illumination . Full moon occurs on September 29, 2023, at 4. 58 a. m. This year, September's full moon is called the Harvest Moon. This is because it is the nearest full moon to the autumnal equinox. |
